Chaiiwala vs MR. CHARLIE’S TOLD ME SO
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Chaiiwala and MR. CHARLIE’S TOLD ME SO are full-service restaurants franchises. Chaiiwala requires an investment of $287K – $697K while MR. CHARLIE’S TOLD ME SO requires $283K – $698K. MR. CHARLIE’S TOLD ME SO discloses average revenue of $1.3M; Chaiiwala does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates Chaiiwala B (Above Average) and MR. CHARLIE’S TOLD ME SO B (Above Average).
| Metric | Chaiiwala | MR. CHARLIE’S TOLD ME SO |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove AverageAbove Average | BAbove AverageAbove Average |
| Investment Range | $287K – $697K | $283K – $698K |
| Franchise Fee | $40K | $35K |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $1.3M |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 0 | 2 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2025 | 2024 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$287K – $697K
$283K – $698K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$35K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
0
2
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2025
2024
FDD Year
2025
2025